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How do you say "never mind" in Italian?

Non importa

Phrase Noun

In Italian, "never mind" is Non importa.

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Pronunciation

Non importa is nohn eem-POR-tah, stress on the second syllable of importa, from importare, to matter.

Grammar notes

Non importa is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

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How to remember Non importa

Importa relates to 'important', so non importa literally means 'it's not important'.

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Questions about Non importa

How do you pronounce Non importa?

Non importa is nohn eem-POR-tah, stress on the second syllable of importa, from importare, to matter.

Is Non importa formal or casual?

Non importa is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Non importa used in Italian?

Non importa is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (never mind).

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